Monday, May 6th

  1. Current Events
    1. Evaluate the UN/USA foreign policy with North Korea.
    2. Which of today's stories would your best friend or a family member be most interested in? Name the person and explain.
  2. Presentations
  3. Era of Good Feelings Notes
    1. Domestic
      1. Era of Good Feelings
      2. Missouri Compromise
    2. Foreign
      1. Adams-Onis Treaty
      2. Monroe Doctrine
  4. Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny
    1. Painting Analysis
    2. Oregon Trail: CLICK HERE to play
      1. What are the names of the members of your party?
      2. What profession did you pick and why did you pick that one?
      3. Which people died on your trip?
      4. Which people survived?
      5. Did you make it all the way to Oregon?
      6. In your opinion, how realistic is this simulation compared to the Oregon Trail in history?
HW: CLICK HERE to read and take notes on "The Market Revolution," including the topics: Intro: the Market Revolution, South & Cotton Gin, Advancements in the West and The American System. Be ready for an open -notes quiz in class tomorrow!

Tuesday, May 7th

  1. CLICK HERE to answer an intro question.
  2. Current Events
    1. What caused the recent violence between Israelis and Palestinians?
    2. Which of today's stories is likely to be in the news five years from now? Why?
  3. Presentations
    1. 2nd period: Damien, Dinari
    2. 3rd period: Sam, Owen, Caden, Ariyanna
  4. California Gold Rush
    1. CLICK HERE to play the game

Wednesday, May 8th

  1. Current Events
    1. Explain America's foreign policy with Iran. Start your sentence with the word "Although..." in order to write a complex statement.
    2. Is social media "shallow" or "powerful?" You can answer with evidence from today's story or from your own experience.
  2. Presentations
    1. 2nd period: Zack
    2. 3rd period: Carlyle, Ethan
  3. Primary Sources
    1. Challenge Sources:
      1. A trip across the plains
      2. ​An excerpt from El Dorado
      3. A satirical print depicting a ship
      4. A Chinese Merchant Complains
    2. Easier Sources:
      1. A letter from Thornton McElroy
      2. An excerpt of a letter from Augustin Hibbard
      3. A map showing the gold mining region of California
      4. A print depicting a long line of men, women and families
    3. Very simple sources
      1. Photograph of a group of white and Chinese miners
      2. Photo of African American and white gold prospectors
      3. A letter from gold prospector Newton Chandler to his wife
  4. ​I AM Poem
  5. CLICK HERE to fill out the form after our lesson
HW: Study for Unit 5 Vocabulary Quiz MONDAY.

Thursday, May 9th

  1. Current Events
    1. Explain two contrasting points of view about using artificial intelligence (AI) in the corporate world.
    2. Make a connection between your life and the news today.
  2. Presentations: BUMPED until tomorrow. See note below.
  3. America: Story of Us. "Westward!" and "Division."
  4. NOTE: I will be administering an AP test today, so class will be covered by Mrs. Anderson (2nd period) and Mrs. Davis (3rd period).
HW: Finish I AM poem and study for vocabulary quiz MONDAY.

Friday, May 10th

  1. Current Events
    1. Support, modify or refute: With regards to the Uyghurs, the Chinese government is doing what is fair and ethical to protect their citizens.
    2. If you were a reporter...
  2. Presentations
    1. 2nd period: Jacob Griffin, Paul, Paige
    2. 3rd period: Robert, Rachel, Mackenzie, Carmen 
  3. Age of Jackson: Introduction. CLICK HERE to view guiding notes.
  4. Jackson Presidency: Review THIS DOCUMENT and answer questions in your notes. ORGANIZE your notes with headings!